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$1,450
3 beds1 bath1,150 sqftHouse
12736 Asbury Park, Detroit, MI, 48227
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$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,397 sqftHouse
17321 Murray Hill St, Detroit, MI, 48235
$1,250
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20246 Moenart St, Detroit, MI, 48234
$1,100
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12410 Duchess St, Detroit, MI, 48224
$1,300
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8276 Sussex St, Detroit, MI, 48228
$1,200
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8577 Mark Twain St, Detroi, MI, 48228
$1,500
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2655 Whalen, Hamtramck, MI, 48212
$1,200
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12014 Terry St, Detroit, MI, 48227
$1,050
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6850 Archdale St, Detroit, MI, 48228
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$900
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10435 Fullerton Ave, Detroit, MI, 48238
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$900
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14948 Stoepel St 3, Detroit, MI, 48221
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$800
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16840 Greenfield Rd 1, Detroit, MI, 48235
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$900
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3235 W Grand St 2W, Detroit, MI, 48238
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$900
2 beds1 bath600 sqftApartment
2508 Inglis St 1, Detroit, MI, 48209
$1,225
3 beds1 bath719 sqftHouse
15871 Fairmount Drive, Detroit, MI, 48205
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3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftHouse
19175 Eureka St, Detroit, MI, 48234
$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,400 sqftCondo
5006 Seminole St, Detroit, MI, 48214
$1,200
2 beds1 bath774 sqftMultiplex
4143 E Outer Dr Upper, Detroit, MI, 48234
$960
2 beds1 bath650 sqftMultiplex
2321 Yemans St A, Hamtramck, MI, 48212
$750
1 bed1 bath400 sqftMultiplex
2654 Casmere St #2, Hamtramck, MI, 48212
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1 bed1 bath450 sqftMultiplex
2716 Edwin Street 1E, Hamtramck, MI, 48212
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3 beds1 bath1,650 sqftTownhome
5010 Burns Apt 2, Detroit, MI, 48213
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2310 GLENDALE 1E, DETROIT, MI, 48238
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1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
3831 Waverly St 3, Detroit, MI, 48238
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Detroit, MI
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Detroit inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Detroit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Detroit, MI
Rentler currently shows 525 rentals in Detroit priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Detroit, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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